Zondacrypto CEO on Why America’s New Regulatory Direction Marks a Turning Point for Crypto

The crypto industry in the U.S has reached a turning point as decades of ambiguity, confusion, and legal disputes finally come to an end following SEC Chair Paul Atkins announcement that the vast majority of crypto tokens are not securities. This move contrasts the enforcement-focused approach of his predecessors and conforms more to Europe’s MiCA framework.

For most market watchers, the move signals the beginning of a new era for digital assets in America. Przemysław Kral, the CEO of Zondacrypto – a European crypto exchange – is closely watching the developments. As per an exclusive commentary, Przemyslaw argues that clarity around regulation is exactly what the industry needs to thrive in the United States

Przemysław Kral’s Opinion on the Crypto Regulatory Framework

Whether to treat most crypto tokens as securities or not has long been a divisive issue between regulators and market participants. This ambiguity previously placed businesses in a state of uncertainty, not knowing how to run their operations without colliding with law enforcers as it happened with Ripple However, today, the announcement by SEC Chair Paul Atkins signals that the regulatory framework for the crypto industry is shifting.

🚨BREAKING: SEC Chair – Paul Atkins says: “Most crypto tokens are not securities and we must allow for, what I like to call, a super-app trading platform!“ #XRP pic.twitter.com/yHBqCKHdpC

— JackTheRippler ©️ (@RippleXrpie) September 10, 2025

Zondacrypto’s CEO Przemysław Kral echoed this shift, saying;

“Clarifying that most crypto tokens are not securities, is a crucial and long overdue shift in regulatory philosophy within the US. For too long, the industry has operated under a cloud of ambiguity, with the previous administration’s broad brushstrokes painting nearly every token as a security, regardless of its underlying utility or design. Acknowledging the diverse nature of digital assets, is a necessary step towards a more mature and functional market.”

Przemyslaw also emphasized that regulation should not vanish but instead remain effective in building trust. That way, the SEC can build trust and foster growth of the crypto industry, allowing stronger capital injection by investors

“…it is vital that in this pursuit of clarity and innovation, regulators also maintain a minimum effective dose of regulation, as the SEC rightly puts it. It reinforces the idea that regulation, when thoughtfully implemented, builds trust, attracts capital, and paves the way for widespread adoption,” Przemyslaw explained

The conversation, however, is not limited to U.S. rules alone. For Przemyslaw, America’s pivot carries echoes of lessons Europe has already learned

Lessons from Europe’s Regulatory Playbook

Przemyslaw further drew a direct comparison between MiCA’s influence in Europe and the potential impact of Atkins’ decisions in the U.S. He simply argues that regulatory clarity for the crypto industry attracts innovation. With MiCa, Europe has matured despite the regulatory framework being deemed as too demanding, whilst in the U.S, enforcement-first and conflicting policies slowed down adoption

“Our experience in Europe, particularly under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, has demonstrated a fundamental truth: strong regulation is not a hindrance to progress, but rather a catalyst,” he said. “MiCA, for all its comprehensive and at times demanding nature, has laid down the essential rules of the road – a clarity that Chair Atkins now rightly seeks for the US.”

Zondacrypto’s CEO further noted that America’s new openness mirrors the European experience, where structure, not fear, drove adoption. For investors and businesses, that certainty becomes a springboard for growth, not restriction.

1/ 🧵 MiCA is here! Starting Dec 30, 2024, the EU’s groundbreaking crypto regulation takes effect.

What does this mean for crypto providers, stablecoins like $USDT and $USDC, and investors?

Let’s break it down 👇 pic.twitter.com/dgMG5DVC0D

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The U.S now has the opportunity to follow the same path, becoming not a dragging participant but a world leader in the crypto market. However, to achieve this, US regulators need to remain consistent by enforcing regulations that do not compromise innovation and accountability.

Przemysław on Crypto Super-apps

SEC’s new position, as announced by Paul Atkins, goes beyond defining asset classes – it opens the door for crypto super-apps. These platforms combine traditional finance and digital assets in one regulated environment, a model that Przemyslaw believes could reshape the U.S market

“The crypto market is no longer an avant-garde niche, it is evolving into a mature financial ecosystem. Although not a novel concept, Super-apps could make crypto even more accessible. This is about creating capital efficiencies and making regulated markets easier to access, a goal that regulators should actively pursue,” Przemyslaw said

For institutions, the implications are significant. SEC-registered companies would be able to custody and trade securities and digital assets through a single platform. This would speed up institutional adoption of DeFi and make it easier to access by retail users.

By offering a combination of services under one roof, super-apps can also allow the integration of crypto into the wider economy without losing the emphasis on compliance. The combination of clarity on tokens and the potential of super-apps is exactly why zondacrypto now feels confident about entering the American market

“Because of the increasing regulatory clarity, we finally feel comfortable to expand zondacrypto into the U.S., and are actively working towards state and federal licenses,” Przemyslaw confirmed.

Zondacrypto’s CEO believes that if regulators in the U.S deliver consistent, practical frameworks, exchanges like zondacrypto and others from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East will not hesitate to build in America